extreme rainforest

Nam Nguyen studied integrative biology at the University of California at Berkeley, specializing in physiology and animal behavior. She has worked at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science as a chemistry and biology instructor and the San Francisco Bay Area Discovery Museum as a science advisor. In addition, she reviewed video games for children at Boston’s MacDirectory Magazine, giving her a keen appreciation for how kids interact with media of all kinds—and a flair for explaining it. She lives in Benicia, California.

Sarah Hines Stephens has authored more than sixty books for children and, as a mother of two, she has participated in more than a few volunteer teaching assignments with children in the 8 to 12 age range. Her titles include Show Off, an activities book featuring hands-on science projects, nature explorations, fun crafts, and hilarious tricks, and Show Mom How, a highly visual, witty, and useful guide for new moms. She was also instrumental in the creation of a number of branded books for the Gymboree Play & Music Programs, focusing on education and activities for young children. She lives in Oakland, California.